1 hour ago, F14A-B said:

How to find the used Japan market sites? Any help would be appreciated 

I use bass.co.jp and Tackleberry.  There is also some Japanese auction sites that guys in the enthusiast circles use with 3rd party service like Buyee as a buyer and shipper.  Bass.co.jp has been my go to over the years but they don't have much selection. 

 

Over the years I've picked rashed up last gen Zillion, a mint SS SV105, a mint Tatula HD 153 and a mint T3 MX.

 

A T3 MX with a bunch of Daiwa purple SLP color parts and Hedge hog color matching purple parts for $53 shipped.

 

A Tatula HD 153 Custom I took a bunch of parts off for my Tatula HD 150 build including the 36mm Magforce Z spool.  I forget the price  

 

A mint condition SS SV105 for $120.  These were 8:1 exclusive SS SVs with a shallower better performing spool and a stronger drag stack than the SS SV103s.  

 

Pictured is T3 MX with the Zillion TW spool and spool tension knob and all the purple parts removed (they're on the SS SV105 and Tatula HD Custom 150).   The Tatula has the Zillion short crank shaft with bolt and locking plate and Tatula 153 HD Custom spool tension cap. 

 

 

13 minutes ago, Bigbox99 said:

 

I use bass.co.jp and Tackleberry.  There is also some Japanese auction sites that guys in the enthusiast circles use with 3rd party service like Buyee as a buyer and shipper.  Bass.co.jp has been my go to over the years but they don't have much selection. 

 

Over the years I've picked rashed up last gen Zillion, a mint SS SV105, a mint Tatula HD 153 and a mint T3 MX.

 

A T3 MX with a bunch of Daiwa purple SLP color parts and Hedge hog color matching purple parts for $53 shipped.

 

A Tatula HD 153 Custom I took a bunch of parts off for my Tatula HD 150 build including the 36mm Magforce Z spool.  I forget the price  

 

A mint condition SS SV105 for $120.  These were 8:1 exclusive SS SVs with a shallower better performing spool and a stronger drag stack than the SS SV103s.  

 

Pictured is T3 MX with the Zillion TW spool and spool tension knob and all the purple parts removed (they're on the SS SV105 and Tatula HD Custom 150).   The Tatula has the Zillion short crank shaft with bolt and locking plate and Tatula 153 HD Custom spool tension cap. 

 

 

Thanks for the information guy. Appreciate ya.

Sharp looking t3 mx and tat type r you have there

4 hours ago, Huckfinn38 said:

The crazy thing is that a lot of these reels are available new at Digitaka for nearly the same price.

Digitaka btw is the devil

Wait, what’s wrong with digitaka? Is it sarcasm at the fact it takes all your money or is there a serious problem I’m unaware of?

22 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

Wait, what’s wrong with digitaka? Is it sarcasm at the fact it takes all your money or is there a serious problem I’m unaware of?

Sarcasm. I love Digitaka but my wallet down 

21 hours ago, Huckfinn38 said:

Dont get any of the JDM Metanium. I am warning you now. 1 turns into 6 or 7 pretty quick

Yeah, I can see that.  My Metanium has arrived and it is just so nice.  My Curados are nice, but this thing is next level I see how it builds into more.    Despite duties and customs my cost to my door was about 50% of buying this reel here and it’s a reel I wouldn’t have bought otherwise.  I can see how 1 turns into more on these JDM sites I’m already looking and Aldebaran and Conquest BFS that I don’t really need now….

8 hours ago, F14A-B said:

How to find the used Japan market sites? Any help would be appreciated 

 

https://jp.mercari.com/search?search_condition_id=1cx0xHGsdbWV0YW5pdW0
One of my pastimes is browsing through the daily listings of Mercari, Japan's largest online flea market. You don't need to register a Mercari account, but you do need a Buyee account for purchasing and shipping. Buyee often gives out generous discounts for Mercari purchases, 10~20% off. 

5 hours ago, Jaybert said:

Yeah, I can see that.  My Metanium has arrived and it is just so nice.  My Curados are nice, but this thing is next level I see how it builds into more.    Despite duties and customs my cost to my door was about 50% of buying this reel here and it’s a reel I wouldn’t have bought otherwise.  I can see how 1 turns into more on these JDM sites I’m already looking and Aldebaran and Conquest BFS that I don’t really need now….

I dont think many people buy 1 and regret it.  Hopefully youre not locked up in ice yet and can put a few fish on it before winter sets in.

On 11/15/2024 at 3:38 PM, Huckfinn38 said:

Sarcasm. I love Digitaka but my wallet down 

Ah, that’s what I thought! 😁